The German, who won the 2014 tournament, carded a closing 73 at Pinehurst.
American Bryson DeChambeau carried a three-stroke lead into Sunday's final round of the 124th US Open with Rory McIlroy among a pack leading the pursuit at Pinehurst.The eventual winner in the past 25 US Opens has been within four of the lead entering the final round, which if true this year would narrow the contenders to DeChambeau and his nearest trio of rivals.
The world number one’s 14th major title came two months after he had undergone knee surgery.